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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-0) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: MSG, CBJNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHLSunday, January 3, 2027
Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue Jackets7-9-0
6:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027
New York Rangers logoNew York Rangers10-8-1
DateJan 3, 2027
Time6:00 PM ET
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY
TVMSG, CBJNHL

Team comparison

Columbus Blue JacketsNew York Rangers
Goals per game
2.6
2.9
Goals allowed per game
3.2
2.9
7-9-0Record10-8-1
7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division
1-5Road record / home record8-2
LLWWLLast 5LWWWL
L2StreakL1

Team stats

Columbus Blue JacketsNew York Rangers
Goals Against Average
3.13
2.90
Shots Against per Game
28.1
26.2
Penalty Kill Percentage
75.6
89.7
Power Play Goals Against
11
6
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.53
2.95
Shots per Game
25.8
25.7
Power Play Goals
7
10
Power Play Percentage
17.5
18.9
Short Handed Goals
0
3
Penalty Minutes
126
186

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Columbus Blue Jackets

No injuries listed.

New York Rangers
Alberts Smits D · Upper Body
Injured Reserve
Sean Durzi D · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Joe Veleno C · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Columbus Blue JacketsLLWWL
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersL 1-4
Nov 6, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresL 2-5
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsW 2-1
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheW 7-2
Oct 31, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 1-3
New York RangersLWWWL
Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3
Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2
Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

CBJ lead series 1-0
Jan 5, 2027NYR 0, CBJ 0
Jan 3, 2027CBJ 0, NYR 0
Dec 13, 2026CBJ 0, NYR 0
Oct 17, 2026NYR 0, CBJ 1

Team pages

Columbus Blue Jackets
Schedule, roster and statsNew York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 6:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

How can I watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

TV: MSG, CBJNHL.

What are the records of the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers?

Columbus Blue Jackets: 7-9-0. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

Who is injured for Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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